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Newcastle target set for January transfer window move

Free-scoring Newcastle target Wilfried Bony could be on the move before the end of the week, according to his agent.

The Ivory Coast striker has plundered 33 league goals since the start of last season and has subsequently attracted covetous glances from across the continent, with Toon boss Alan Pardew an admirer.

The 24-year-old, who previously played for Sparta Prague before joining Vitesse Arnhem, is currently occupied with African Cup of Nations duty but his agent Francis Kacou is unsure if he will return to the Dutch club.

He told Voetbal International: "In two days I will be looking to complete a deal. In the last three to five days [of the transfer window] there are always more clubs worrying.

"I cannot say anything about which clubs are interested. There is a lot happening behind the scenes, but I would not want to embarrass Wilfried.

"He is now focusing on the African Cup of Nations. Will he return to [Vitesse] Arnhem after the end of the tournament? We’ll see in the coming days."